links for 2006-11-22
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Thanks gay persons of color! “A love scene with another woman is no risk anymore; in fact, it can enhance a Hollywood career, demonstrating award-bait edge…But maybe not for black actresses. Rarely have black women played gay.”
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Racial disparities are growing in the United States, according to new data from the Census Bureau. . Recent census figures point to growing gaps in education, income, and home ownership. Farai Chideya discusses the new data with North Carolina state Sen.
Carmen Van Kerckhove is co-founder and president of
Lyonside wrote:
>Rarely have black women played gay.
Probably because there’s less roles for black women period, let alone gay. *sigh*
Posted 22 Nov 2006 at 11:01 am ¶
Adrianna wrote:
I think Gabrielle Union played Annette Bening’s partener in running with scissors
Posted 22 Nov 2006 at 11:01 pm ¶
Adrianna wrote:
I think there need to be more production company owned by people of color. I see what the article is saying, but role for women in hollywood is diminishing period . Now all the studio want to do is make movies for 15 year old boys who wants to see Jack ass or beerfest. You know crapfest! And don’t get me started on the crapfest that is mainstream black movies . I hate Hollywood !!
Posted 23 Nov 2006 at 3:41 am ¶